Academics

Overview & Employment – Information Assurance and Security

The Information Assurance and Security Degree program prepares the student to understand networking components with specialization in securing and protecting the network while being able to prepare and conduct investigations based on intrusions or access by other than authorized individuals, systems, viruses, malware and spyware. This professional demonstrates the skills required to protect a network, improve and maintain network security and conduct investigations if a threat or intrusion has been identified.

This program provides the student with an opportunity to pursue the certifications listed below:

CISCO Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

CCNA Security Certification

COMPTIA Security+

COMPTIA A+ Hardware Certification

COMPTIA Network+

Microsoft Certified Professional for Windows 7

Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist

Linux+

Security Certified Network Professional (SCO-471)

Career Opportunities

Students have the option of obtaining employment using their computer skills or transferring to a four-year institution and receiving a baccalaureate degree. Some job opportunities are listed below: